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SUMMARY:North Texas Giving Day - Early Giving Starts
DESCRIPTION:Help us cultivate a greener\, healthier North Texas! The Collin County Chapter of NPSOT is taking part in North Texas Giving Day – early giving starts August 28 and Giving Day is September 18. Your donation to our chapter directly supports our vital work in promoting native plant conservation\, educating our community\, and restoring critical habitats. Learn more about North Texas Giving Day and our chapter at: Collin County Chapter – Native Plant Society of TX | Donate | North Texas Giving Day
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/north-texas-giving-day-early-giving-starts/
CATEGORIES:Donations
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Native Pollinator Habitat Grant Program - Clear Lake
DESCRIPTION:Application Deadline: September 1 \n\n\n\nThe Clear Lake Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas awards grants to nature centers\, schools\, educational groups and others to help fund development and maintenance of pollinator habitats using native plants\, shrubs or trees on public sites in Brazoria\, Galveston or Harris Counties of Texas. Priority is given to projects located in Brazoria Co.\, Galveston Co.\, and the southeast quadrant of Harris Co.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/deadline-native-pollinator-habitat-grant-program-clear-lake/
CATEGORIES:Deadlines and Due Dates
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SUMMARY:Clear Lake Chapter Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our Chapter Board\, which includes officers and committee chairs\, meets the first Monday of each month to discuss chapter business and plan future events. \n\n\n\nChapter board meetings are open to the public. Request Zoom meeting information at clear-lake-chapter@npsot.org.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/clear-lake-chapter-board-meeting-2/2025-09-01/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250902T090000
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SUMMARY:Habitat Workday @ EIH
DESCRIPTION:Habitat volunteers help weed and mulch flower beds\, plant native plants\, maintain pathways\, and trim trees and bushes. Volunteers may also help clean out the pond on select work days. \n\n\n\n\nNo experience necessary—we’ll show you what goes and what stays\n\n\n\nBring your own tools or use ours (we have gloves too)\n\n\n\nDon’t forget to bring a reusable water bottle\, hat\, and sunscreen!\n\n\n\n\nVolunteers must be 18 or older to participate in EIH’s workdays unless prior arrangements have been made. \n\n\n\nWe do not hold workdays when the university is officially closed. Also\, workdays are canceled during inclement weather\, though a light sprinkle or drizzle rarely keeps us out of the garden. If you’re not sure\, please call 281-283-3950 or 281-283-3045\, and we’ll let you know if we’re digging in. \n\n\n\nLocationEnvironmental Institute of Houston (Click link for Google Map)University of Houston-Clear LakeNorth Office Annex (NOA) 1 Building2700 Bay Area Blvd.Houston\, TX 77058
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/habitat-workday-eih-4/2025-09-02/
CATEGORIES:Workday
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SUMMARY:Boerne NPSOT Chapter Meeting\, Hunke Hall\, 33 Herff Farm Road\, 6:00-8:00 
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Eddie Seidensticker \n\n\n\nTopic: Native Grasses of the Texas Hill Country \n\n\n\nJoin us for our monthly chapter meetings. You do not need to be a member to attend. We meet the first Tuesday of each month. \n\n\n\nOur meetings start with a social time at 6:00pm. Announcements will begin at 6:45pm\, followed by the presentation. For the social time\, please bring any snacks/appetizers/desserts that you would like to share. \n\n\n\nMeeting Location: Hunke Hall\, 33 Herff Farm Road\, Boerne
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/boerne-npsot-chapter-meeting-hunke-hall-33-herff-farm-road-600-800-6/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250902T183000
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SUMMARY:Collin County September Meeting - Native Seed Collection & Processing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Carol Clark will lead a hands-on workshop on native seed collection and processing. Learn the principles of ethical\, efficient\, and useful native plant seed collection\, processing and storage. We will cover shortcuts\, processing techniques\, dangers and pitfalls involved in collecting and storing native seeds. Try it yourself during the hands-on time. \n\n\n\nOur meetings are open to the public. This is a hybrid meeting held at the Heard Museum in McKinney and virtually via Zoom. \n\n\n\nLocation (in-person): Laughlin Hall at the Heard Museum. Please enter through the south doors of the building. \n\n\n\nDoors and Zoom opens: 6:30 PM (for setup and connection testing) \n\n\n\nMeeting begins: 7:00 PM\, with a brief update from Chapter President Rodney Thomas\, followed by Carol’s presentation. \n\n\n\nThe Zoom connection information is listed below: \n\n\n\n\nZoom Link: https://tinyurl.com/yn85nbzd\n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 885 5459 6572\n\n\n\nPasscode: 571904\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCarol Clark is an amateur botany enthusiast\, a Texas Master Naturalist\, and longtime member of the Native Plant Society of Texas\, and is now a Conservation Specialist with Monarch Watch. She also co-administrates the Texas Native Bee Co-op Facebook page . She and her husband own and operate Clark Haven Farm\, a wildlife preserve and custom wildflower seed business in Cooke County. Carol grew up with a nature photographer father and wildlife artist brother\, and has spent much of her life looking around in the great outdoors. Her favorite things to do are leading discovery walks in local natural areas\, and finding and photographing interesting plants and insects.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/collin-county-september-meeting-seed-collection-processing-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250902T190000
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SUMMARY:NPSOT-Houston Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Houston chapter is always looking for dedicated volunteers who are passionate about the native plant mission in their city. Join our team to participate in important habitat\, outreach\, and planning efforts the support our mission. Anyone is welcome to attend our board meetings on zoom. We would love to have you join one of our committees and start the fun and rewarding work that goes into our various projects. \n\n\n\nWe use Slack to organize and communicate. Please email us at nphouston1@gmail.com for the slack link.  \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 845 237 64852Passcode: monarch \n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Houston Chapter Page
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/may-npsot-houston-board-meeting/2025-09-02/
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="reba wiles":MAILTO:rwiles104@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250903T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250903T153000
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SUMMARY:Sept. 3 Lakes & Pines Chapter Meeting - "Beneficial Critters" with Linda Timmons
DESCRIPTION:The insects\, animals\, and other organisms that naturally help maintain a healthy ecosystem
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/lakes-pines-chapter-meeting-pollinators-by-linda-timmons/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250903T183000
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SUMMARY:Creating Monarch Habitat
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Denton Sustainability office. Liz Moyer\, Denton County Master Gardener and Native Plant Society of Texas educator\, will help you plan and create a Monarch butterfly oasis in your landscape. Enjoy the beauty and awe of the spring migration\, egg-laying\, caterpillar development\, chrysalis development and eventual flying of the new generation right in your yard. Then marvel in their return south in the fall to the wonderful buffet you will have blooming for them!  \n\n\n\nEvent is free\, but registration is required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/creating-a-monarch-habitat-tickets-1489597288589?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/creating-monarch-habitat/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250904T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250904T113000
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SUMMARY:Boerne City Campus Natural Area (BCCNA) Workday
DESCRIPTION:Join us for BCCNA workdays! \n\n\n\nThe BCCNA project involves the restoration and enhancement of the Boerne City Campus Natural Area (BCCNA). The BCCNA is comprised of 13-acres on either side of the Old No. 9 Trail\, behind the library. We are working towards restoring this area to a native pollinator habitat\, creating a wildlife corridor and haven within the city. \n\n\n\nBCCNA Workdays take place on the first and third Thursdays of each month. \n\n\n\nOur meeting place will be in the Boerne Patrick Heath Public Library parking lot near the windmill. If you don’t see us at the windmill\, walk out behind the library across the creek as we’ve likely already started!  \n\n\n\nEach volunteer will be required to fill out the City of Boerne’s liability waiver the first time he or she volunteers. \n\n\n\nContact Jeff Schwarz at jeffschwarz27@gmail.com for more info.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/boerne-city-campus-natural-area-bccna-workday-3/2025-09-04/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250904T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250904T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T055227
CREATED:20250215T195243Z
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SUMMARY:Workdays at the Heritage Museum of the Texas Hill Country Demonstration Garden
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to invite you to our upcoming Demonstration Garden Workday! This is a fantastic opportunity to get your hands dirty\, learn new gardening techniques\, and contribute to the beauty and sustainability of our community garden. The garden is located at 4831 FM 2673\, Canyon Lake\, TX.  Contact Mickey Riviere\, mr0752@gvtc.com\, for details. \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect: \n\n\n\n\nHands-On Learning: Gain practical experience in planting\, pruning\, and maintaining a variety of native plants.\n\n\n\nExpert Guidance: Our knowledgeable gardeners will be on hand to share tips and answer your gardening questions.\n\n\n\nCommunity Spirit: Meet fellow garden lovers\, share stories\, and enjoy the camaraderie of working together.\n\n\n\n\nWhat to Bring: \n\n\n\n\nComfortable clothing and gardening gloves\n\n\n\nA hat\, sunscreen\, and water\n\n\n\nYour boundless enthusiasm and love for gardening!\n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out\, this workday is for everyone. Let’s come together to make our demonstration garden a thriving\, beautiful space for all to enjoy.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/workdays-at-the-heritage-museum-of-the-texas-hill-country-demonstration-garden-5/2025-09-04/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250904T110000
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SUMMARY:Using Natives in Your Landscape Design
DESCRIPTION:Presentation to the Heritage Gardeners of Friendswood. \n\n\n\nHeritage Gardeners will begin their new year Thursday\, September 4\, at their first meeting at 9:30 am at 112 W. Spreading Oaks in Friendswood. \n\n\n\nSpeaker Patty Steinke will present Using Natives in Your Landscape Design. \n\n\n\nSteinke is a retired San Jacinto College biology instructor. Currently she serves as the Chair of Keep Friendswood Beautiful and is an active member of the Galveston-Bay Area Texas Master Naturalists. She serves as the community outreach co-chair for the Native Plant Society of Texas Clear Lake Chapter. \n\n\n\nThe presentation will begin at 10 a.m. Any person interested in hearing about native plants is invited to attend. \n\n\n\nA Meet and Greet begins at 9:30 am. \n\n\n\nHeritage Gardeners are celebrating their 60th anniversary having been founded in 1966. The club was created to promote gardening in the Friendswood area as well as provide general civic improvement in the community to reflect the town’s heritage. \n\n\n\nLocationMarie Workman Center and Briscoe Gardens112 W Spreading Oaks AveFriendswood\, TX 77546
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/using-natives-in-your-landscape-design/
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T055227
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SUMMARY:Clear Lake Chapter Plant Sale Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Post spring plant sale meeting. Contact Chair Cheryl Barajas for information on joining the committee and/or Zoom meeting details. \n\n\n\nAgenda \n\n\n\n\nPlant pricing\n\n\n\nSignage and labels\n\n\n\nOrganization of tables\n\n\n\nDo we need to order yard signs?\n\n\n\nGently used table\n\n\n\nSetting date for spring sale
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/clear-lake-chapter-plant-sale-committee-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting,Plant Sale
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250904T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250904T193000
DTSTAMP:20260424T055227
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SUMMARY:Join Us for a special video and discussion meeting: The Importance of Native Plants
DESCRIPTION:6 PM- Meet and Greet\, 6:30- 7:30 Video and Discussion at the Gary Halter Nature Center at Lick Creek Park \n\n\n\nSept 4\, 2025 special video and discussion meeting
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/join-us-for-a-special-video-and-discussion-meeting-the-value-of-having-native-plants-in-our-yards/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250904T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250904T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T055227
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T204916Z
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SUMMARY:Mary Jo Greene - Made Greene\, The Role of Texas Native Plants in School Garden Programs\, North Central Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join Mary Jo as she shares the inspiring work of Made Greene and their impact on school gardens in Fort Worth and beyond! She’ll take us on a journey through vibrant\, hands-on garden programs where students get their hands dirty\, explore nature up close\, grow food\, and learn science\, sustainability\, and stewardship all in one go. Discover why incorporating Texas native plants into these garden projects isn’t just smart—it’s essential! Texas native plants bring our learning in school yards to life\, attract pollinators\, and give students the kind of real-world “nature smarts” they’ll carry forever. Get ready for a fun and enlightening look at how incorporating Texas native plants in our school gardening programs can grow our minds and green futures! \n\n\n\nMary Jo Greene – Made Greene’s Founder: In 2017\, Mary Jo Greene founded Made Greene to address the growing need for School Gardening Education\, particularly in the aftermath of Covid-19. As a former teacher who moved from the UK to the US ten years ago\, Mary Jo recognized the importance of outdoor learning and sought to support educators in utilizing this underutilized tool.With a background in school and community gardening in the UK\, Mary Jo brings a wealth of experience to her work in Fort Worth schools. Having personally benefited from a school system with gardens during her elementary education\, she understands the transformative impact outdoor learning can have on a child’s educational journey. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFort Worth Botanic Garden\, Iris & Orchid Room \n\n\n\n\n3220 Botanic Garden Blvd\, Fort Worth\, Texas 76107 \n\n\n\n6:30 Socializing and snacks \n\n\n\n7:00 Business meeting and announcements \n\n\n\nThe presentation will follow our business meeting. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis meeting is hybrid; in person with a virtual Zoom option. \n\n\nAdvance registration is required to receive the Zoom link: Zoom Registration \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/mary-jo-greene-made-greene-native-gardens-in-schools-north-central-chapter-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250904T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250904T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T055227
CREATED:20250126T222021Z
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SUMMARY:Pines and Prairies Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Details will be emailed to members.
URL:https://www.npsot.org/event/pines-and-prairies-board-meeting-6/2025-09-04/
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting
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